used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
alternationnounUS /ˈɔːltərneɪʃən/
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
CHASEverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far down in the gorges they heard the fierce howl of the wind.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Far down in the gorges they heard the fierce howl of the wind.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
gorgesnounUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəz/
plural of “gorge” — a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
From this reading Far down in the gorges they heard the fierce howl of the wind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Far down in the gorges they heard the fierce howl of the wind.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Far down in the gorges they heard the fierce howl of the wind.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
immediately past
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
on one occasion
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
rendingadjectiveUS /ˈrendɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
StormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far down in the gorges they heard the fierce howl of the wind.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
uplandsnounUS /ˈʌpləndz/
plural of “upland” — elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thunder which had been growling before now crashed continually like batteries of great guns, and the lightning flashed so fast that there was a rapid alternation of dazzling glare and impervious blackness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Storms on the great uplands of North America often present aspects which are sublime and menacing to the last degree.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE LONG CHASE Ned, despite his brave heart and strong will, felt a deep awe.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Far down in the gorges they heard the fierce howl of the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once, the lightning struck in the forest near them with a terrible, rending crash, and trees went down.
